The Louisiana coast in May
May is one of the best months to visit the Louisiana coast: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 80°F and about a 44% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
The Louisiana coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanC-62°F
- FebC64°F
- MarB69°F
- AprB+73°F
- MayA-79°F
- JunA-84°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugA-87°F
- SepB84°F
- OctA-76°F
- NovB+71°F
- DecC+66°F
April: B+ · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, June and October, and the weakest are January and February.
Best beaches in the Louisiana coast in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle Beach Rentals | A- | SatBSunBMonA-TueA-WedB+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit the Louisiana coast?
- May is one of the best months to visit the Louisiana coast: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 80°F and about a 44% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the Louisiana coast in May?
- Typical highs are about 79°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the Louisiana coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the Louisiana coast in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually January and February.
Plan it
- Louisiana Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 1 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.